This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the precision metal working industry. It will provide the academic course work, hands-on skills, and advanced manufacturing processes required by business. The graduates will have a working knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques that will make them more valuable to an employer. They will be able to enter or advance in such fields as mold making, machine building, tool making, die making, CNC machinist, etc., or employment in other manufacturing areas.
Students interested in this program may also be interested in the Apprentice Training & Machine Trades program.
(Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

* Students currently working in the precision machining industry may substitute a program elective for TAM 105, TAM 205, and TAM 255, based on work experience and approval of a faculty advisor.
** Mathematics elective should be selected with guidance from faculty advisor. MTH 104, MTH 140, MTH 141, or MTH 160 or higher will be accepted. Those contemplating a higher level degree should seek advisement for transfer information.

NOTE: All students enrolled in the program should take the MCC placement exam for advisement prior to registration. It is recommended that students have a minimum of 2 years of high school math or place MTH 104 or higher on the placement exam prior to enrolling in this program. Please seek advisement from the TAM Coordinator or faculty prior to registration. Call 585-292-3700 for advisement times.